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ADP Streamline vs SAP SuccessFactors comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

ADP Streamline
Ranking in Global Payroll
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Benefits Administration (14th)
SAP SuccessFactors
Ranking in Global Payroll
2nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
Talent Management (1st), Cloud HCM (1st), Talent Acquisition (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Global Payroll category, the mindshare of ADP Streamline is 5.6%, down from 5.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP SuccessFactors is 5.1%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Global Payroll Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SAP SuccessFactors5.1%
ADP Streamline5.6%
Other89.3%
Global Payroll
 

Featured Reviews

Abdul-Rauf - PeerSpot reviewer
Simplifies payroll processing and reduces the need for extensive marketing efforts while providing scalability, compliance, and excellent stability
I believe there is room for enhancement in the scope of services. We encountered challenges at times in clearly defining it, particularly because the firewall domain is extensive and demands localization for this service. Consequently, there is occasional confusion regarding whether a service falls under the standard category or is considered an add-on. I think there is a need for a deeper level of comprehension.
ManujGupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Has improved employee satisfaction and streamlined real-time data management
In terms of customizations in specific modules for industry requirements, SAP SuccessFactors is much more generic and does not comply many times with industry requirements as a vertical. In my experience with SuccessFactors' analytics capabilities influencing decision-making, workforce analytics is still challenging due to customizations. It does not provide flexibility in terms of analytics, and we have to customize extensively. For the future of the product, I would like to see more AI implementation, Python integrations, and GPT integrations.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I like the reporting feature as it allows me to generate reports independently without relying on a payroll consultant."
"The most valuable feature was that everything was in one system."
"They are very strong in terms of having a central regional system. A regional person can see and monitor the calendar for each different country."
"The advantage was that ADP Streamline was inherently designed to serve as a marketing engine for the company."
"SAP SuccessFactors, in my opinion, is the best cloud-based HR solution tool for any size business."
"SAP SuccessFactors is a stable solution."
"We have found objects like Foundation and MDF most valuable."
"The SuccessFactors learning applications within the SuccessFactors learning modules, as well as the performance management system, are highly beneficial for each and every employee in our organization. These tools eliminate the need for using Excel to manage data, allowing for direct input into the system. This streamlines the process, making it easier to view and analyze information. We can readily access our performance history, comparing our actions and achievements from the previous year. At present, we are consistently monitoring our day-to-day performance."
"Currently, we are using the performance and goals management functionality the most. It is connected with the enterprise solution, and it is seamless. It can be easily accessed because it is available via the net. It is readily available, provided you have an internet connection. Their technical support is also very good."
"The most valuable features of SAP SuccessFactors are onboarding, recruiting, marketing, and performance."
"The most valuable features of the solution are GUI and OData API."
"SAP SuccessFactors is stable, we have not found any bugs or glitches."
 

Cons

"They could improve the service relationship manager (SRM), because they have an SRM which is not familiar with Simple."
"The UI could be improved to be a bit more modern or trendy because it looks old-fashioned compared to other systems."
"Having more clear guidance on design and training would be beneficial."
"I think there is a need for a deeper level of comprehension."
"Analytics could use some work."
"We would like to see improvement in the initial launch of the product, as it is currently quite slow."
"There is not much scope for enhancements, personalization, or customization with the cloud-based variant of this solution, which could be improved."
"They should be more user friendly and give us more tools to make it more flexible."
"Language settings in the solution need to be improved."
"It is not that user-friendly. It can be made more user-friendly."
"The reporting and cloud integration could be done better in this solution."
"User-friendliness is a major concern for me, which affects my overall experience."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our company had a standardized pricing model based on the number of employees."
"The amount we pay is not low, and it is not high. It is average."
"It is not expensive because it is a complete suite with a module-based cost."
"If you go by best practices and do it right from the outset, the setup won't be a costly endeavor. In terms of setup, there is a lot of flexibility compared to three years ago."
"The licensing fees are based on the number of modules that are being used, and the number of users."
"I don't want to comment on the license cost, to be honest. It could be about $1,000 approximately per customer. However, it's very flexible in terms of the licensing costs depending on the volume and depending on the deal of installation."
"For SAP, the product is pricey, both CAPEX and the OPEX. It's something that could be improved."
"The solution is on the expensive side but is definitely worth the money."
"This is a more costly solution than comparable products, and training is not available in the open-market, so this has to be purchased separately from the vendor."
"The price of the solution is highly expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
22%
Insurance Company
14%
Computer Software Company
14%
Legal Firm
5%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise69
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ADP Streamline?
The advantage was that ADP Streamline was inherently designed to serve as a marketing engine for the company.
What needs improvement with ADP Streamline?
I believe there is room for enhancement in the scope of services. We encountered challenges at times in clearly defining it, particularly because the firewall domain is extensive and demands locali...
What is your primary use case for ADP Streamline?
We used it for our payroll processing needs. It was handled in-house, with data transmission occurring through the PPC tool.
What are the biggest differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors?
Differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud,w and SAP SuccessFactors:w Oracle: "simple interface and deep customization to suit the purpose." SAP: Multiple functionalities that increase process effi...
What is better, SAP HCM or SAP SuccessFactors?
When it comes to user experience, SuccessFactors is unquestionably superior, as it provides end users with a new experience and an advanced user interface. Additionally, the entire concept of SF is...
What do you like most about SAP SuccessFactors?
The tool is easy to use for performance management. We haven't experienced any issues with SAP SuccessFactors for performance management, which is great. However, since we're still learning to use ...
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

Lenovo, ConvaTec, Syngenta, Brady Corporation, Covidien, TomTom
City of Cape Town, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., TransAlta Corporation, Keolis, PT XL Axiata Tbk, National Football League (NFL), Plan International, Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company, China Talent Group (CTG TMO), Umicore S.A., Butterfield Bank, Skril
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